Assistant Head of Cataloging and Metadata Services -- Houston, TX, USA

Assistant Head of Cataloging and Metadata Services

Rice University is seeking a dynamic, service-oriented Assistant Head
of Cataloging and Metadata Services.  The successful candidate will
work in a team environment as operational manager for the Copy
Cataloging Unit (6 FTE) and assist in management and strategic
planning for the Section.  The Section includes 6 exempt, 9
non-exempt, and 3 part-time temporary staff, plus student
workers.  The position reports to the Head of Cataloging and Metadata
Services in the Technical Services Department.

Responsibilities:  Manage the Copy Cataloging Unit, including hiring,
training, daily supervision of staff, performance planning and
evaluation, and workflow; assist with the general management of the
Section, including policy and procedure development, performance
measures, gift and bulk purchase processing, outsourcing, use of
automation, and longer-term planning and strategic development;
assist staff with more complex ordering and copy cataloging tasks;
perform some complex member copy and original cataloging; collaborate
on special projects, including metadata projects, as assigned;
represent the Section in the absence of the Section Head; serve on
standing and ad hoc committees.

Requirements:  ALA-accredited Master's degree in Library Science;
successful experience as a cataloging unit manager, preferably in an
academic library; thorough knowledge of principles and standards for
cataloging and authority control; thorough knowledge of bibliographic
utilities and vendor services; thorough knowledge of integrated
library systems, preferably Sirsi; experience with digital projects
and metadata schemas and tools; demonstrated commitment to staff
development and continuing education; excellent oral and written
communication skills; proven ability to solve problems; leadership
skills, including abilities to reach consensus with diverse
constituencies and to recommend solutions in areas not under direct
supervision.

Preferred qualifications:  Reading knowledge of one or more Western
European languages; familiarity or experience with the acquisitions
module in an integrated library system; familiarity or experience
with collection development principles and practices in an academic library.

Salary & benefits:  $47,500 minimum, with hiring salary commensurate
with experience and qualifications; no state or local income tax; 21
benefit days; 8 study days; TIAA/CREF; health and life insurance; and
tuition waiver.

Environment:  Rice University provides a stimulating work
environment, with opportunities to participate in the delivery of
innovative library services supported by leading edge
technologies.  Fondren Library
(<http://www.rice.edu/fondren>http://www.rice.edu/fondren) is a
research library with over 2.4 million volumes and over 12,000
subscriptions.  The Library has a state-of-the-art offsite shelving
facility and has recently completed a major building renovation
project.  An active program of digital resource delivery and
development is grounded in successful collaboration among library and
University staff from the Digital Library Initiative, other library
departments, and University information technology staff.  The
Technical Services Department is committed to using both established
and emerging methods to provide access to library materials.

Houston is a vibrant, multicultural city, with world-class visual and
performing arts ranging from the traditional to the avant-garde. The
fourth largest city in the country, Houston enjoys a moderate cost of
living and easy proximity to the Gulf Coast.  For more information,
see:  http://www.explore.rice.edu/explore/General_Information.asp.

Applications received by March 16, 2007 will receive first
consideration.  To apply, send letter of application, resume, and the
names, titles, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of
three references to Melinda Reagor Flannery, Assistant University
Librarian/Search Coordinator at:  Fondren Library MS44, Rice
University, P.O. Box 1892, Houston, TX  77251-1892 or
reagor_at_rice.edu. Inquiries: (713) 348-3773 or e-mail.  Rice
University is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer.


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Jiun Kuo
Head of Cataloging and Metadata Services
Fondren Library MS44
Rice University
Houston, TX 77251-1892

phone:   (713) 348-2568
fax:       (713) 348-5862
e-mail   kuo_at_rice.edu